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Bilstein ' Touring ' Class S70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be Kenny on  Sat Aug 31 11:59 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Hi,

I've a 1998 Volvo S70 GLE. I have the stock suspension ( not the Sport one ).
I have noticed that it needs replacement soon.

Has anyone tried the Bilstein " Touring " shocks and struts for their S70 ? ...
If so, how is it ?

I went to Ipd website, and found that I could get this or the Boge. Which one is better ? ... My friend has the regular Bilstein ( the performance ones ) on his '97 T-5R sedan. I found it too hard. I want a better strut and shocks than the factory ones, but not too hard for driving around town.

Is it worth getting the Ipd anti-sway bars too ? ... Why or why not ?

Thanks,

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Kenny
2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE; 1998 Volvo S70 GLE








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    Bilstein ' Touring ' Class S70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ed M. on  Tue Sep 3 04:40 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    You may want to consider Monroe Sensa-Trac which are now available for the S70. They are larger in diameter than the stock--probably close to the Bilstein TC but less money. I put a set in the rear and am very satisfied. Plan to get the struts for the front.








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    Bilstein ' Touring ' Class S70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be TomL on  Mon Sep 2 16:10 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I installed a set of Bilstein TC and love em. I have a 96 850 Turbo(160K miles) and always wanted to smoth out the ride a little. The TC struts/shocks did it for me.

    Tom








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    Bilstein ' Touring ' Class S70 1998

    posted by  ed850 on  Sat Aug 31 12:41 CST 2002
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    If comfort is of great concern to you, I'd stick with Boge. I've heard from Bilstein TC owners that the ride is harsher than OEM. But you also want better struts and shocks, so you might want to consider a combo of Koni adjustable struts with Bilstein shocks; you'd be able to tweak the Konis to your liking while having better shocks than OEM. Add iPd anti-sway bars, even an OMP strut brace, and you've got significant improvement in handling.

    Assuming that your friend's '97 T5-R is of an 850 branding, you might just be comparing apples and oranges with your S70. I hear that the suspension on the S/C/V70 is better in terms of comfort than its predecesor, the 850. But this you'll have to take with a grain of salt, and do more research.

    Hope this helps.

    Luck,
    Ed.








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      Bilstein ' Touring ' Class S70 1998

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      posted by  jpullen on  Wed Sep 4 11:34 CST 2002
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      You can now also get KONI sport adjustable shocks and struts as long as you don't have a self-leveling susp (wagons).

      I'd give these a good look.
      --
      1998 S70 T5M, Nordic Blue, iPD ECU/Strut Tower Brace/Anti-Sway bars, SuperSprint SS exhaust, Magnecore plug wires, K&N Filter Charger, Blackout Grill, European Side Marker Lamps, Two-Tone interior, 225/40 Series tires







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